TFT Set 15: Crystal Gambit Loot Table and Trait Guide
Each TFT set brings a high-risk, high-reward mechanic. For Set 15, that mechanic is the Crystal Gambit trait. The trait revolves around Gem Power, which you earn through combat losses and kills from units. After every four player combats, you are given the option to either cash out for a reward, or Double Down and risk a higher reward or worse loot.
How Crystal Gambit Works
Gem Power is gained through kills and losses that happen in player combats.
After every 4 player combats, you have the option to either cash out, or Double Down.
Double Down gives you 125% on Gem Power on kills/losses, however if you win, you lose 50% of your Gem Power and will have to cash out.
Gem Power gains spike at stages 3 and 4.
Trait Breakpoints:
(3): You start gaining Gem Power from each kill/loss.
(5): Every X kills, you gain loot and reroll another kill number.
(7): 150% rewards. Crystal Gambit units gain 300 Health and 25% Damage Amp.
Units: Syndra,Janna,Vi,Swain,Ashe,Zyra
Crystal Gambit Champions: Syndra, Janna, Vi, Swain, Ashe, Zyra
Crystal Gambit Augments
Here are some of the best augments to use with the Crystal Gambit trait:
Crystal Gambit Crest: Gain a Crystal Gambit Emblem.
Diamond Hands: Gain 50% more total Gems from Crystal Gambit, but only cash out once on 4-7.
Knuckledusters: Your strongest Vi will become a big single-target damage dealer.
Crystal Gambit Circlet: You receive a Crystal Gambit Emblem, and a Janna.
Crystal Gambit Crown: You receive a Crystal Gambit Emblem, an Adaptive Helm, and a Janna.
Things to know before you Double Down
Double Down can add so much value to your loot but it has risks. Make sure to:
Be willing to lose 4 rounds in a row.
Avoid accidental wins, which will auto-cashout at 50% value.
Ideally, use Double Down when your healthy or already set to lose.
Crystal Gambit Loot per Table
Here is what you can expect per Gem Power threshold, with corresponding estimates of gold value and odds.
0 Gem Power (~1 Gold Value)
Odds | Rewards |
|---|---|
100% | 1 Gold |
30 Gem Power (~2 Gold Value)
Odds | Rewards |
50% | 2 Gold |
50% | 2-Cost Unit |
65 Gem Power (~4 Gold Value)
Odds | Rewards |
50% | 4 Gold |
50% | 3-Cost Unit |
100 Gem Power (~7 Gold Value)
Odds | Rewards |
34% | Component |
33% | 8 Gold |
33% | 2-Star 2-Cost |
135 Gem Power (~11 Gold Value)
Odds | Rewards |
34% | Component + 2 Gold |
33% | 3x 3-Cost Units |
33% | 2x 2-Star 2-Cost Units |
170 Gem Power (~16 Gold Value)
Odds | Rewards |
25% | 2x Components |
25% | Lesser Champion Duplicator |
25% | 3x 4-Cost Units + 5 Gold |
13% | Spatula + 2 Gold |
12% | Frying Pan + 2 Gold |
210 Gem Power (~25 Gold Value)
Odds | Rewards |
34% | Artifact Anvil |
33% | Component + Spatula + 2 Gold |
33% | 4x 4-Cost Units + 9 Gold |
250 Gem Power (~35 Gold Value)
Odds | Rewards |
34% | Radiant Item + Reforger + 5 Gold |
33% | Champion Duplicator + 2x 4-Cost Unit |
33% | 35 Gold |
300 Gem Power (~45 Gold Value)
Odds | Rewards |
34% | Tactician's Crown + 15 Gold |
33% | Random Item (x3) |
33% | Artifact Anvil + 3-Star 1-Cost Unit + 4G |
350 Gem Power (~52 Gold Value)
Odds | Rewards |
34% | Random Item + Power Snax + 10 Gold |
33% | 14x Components |
33% | 12x Lesser Champ Duplicators + 3x 2-Star 3-Cost |
400 Gem Power (~70 Gold Value)
Odds | Rewards |
34% | 40 Gold + 4x Champ Duplicators |
33% | 2x 2-Star Legendary Units + Emblems + Utility Items |
33% | Crown, Artifact Anvil, Shield, Item Combo |
500 Gem Power (~70 Gold Value)
Odds | Rewards |
34% | 100 Gold |
33% | Emblems |
33% | Crystal Gambit Emblem Tactician's Crown Tactician's Crown Manazane Manazane Power Remover Power Remover Magnetic Remover Magnetic Remover Two Star Zyra |
600 Gem Power
At this level, the Crystal Gambit loot becomes significantly more rewarding:
Odds | Rewards |
|---|---|
50% | 2-Star 5-Cost Unit |
50% | Radiant Item / Artifact Anvil / Masterwork Upgrade |
50% | Power Snax / Emblems / Tactician's Cape |
50% | Gold ×25 |
700 Gem Power
An even stronger reward pool, with higher odds of top-tier content:
Odds | Rewards |
34% | Magnetic Removers / Reforgers / Radiant Items (x3+) |
33% | 2-Star Rell, Neeko (3-star), Seraphine, Varus, Gwen, Lee Sin, Yone |
33% | Component Items ×10+, Emblems, Radiant Gloves, Gold ×30 |
800 Gem Power
This range starts dropping some of the rarest bonuses:
Odds | Rewards |
34% | Masterwork Upgrade ×3 / Champion Duplicator / Giant Slayer / Tactician's Crown |
33% | 2-Star Twisted Fate, Flickerblades, Radiant Statikk Shiv, Bramble Vest, Dragon’s Claw |
33% | Full Component Set (BF Sword, Rod, Tear, Belt, Cloak, Gloves, etc.), Spatula, Frying Pan |
900 Gem Power
Near-maxed loot starts dropping:
Odds | Rewards |
40% | Gold ×55 / Champion Duplicators / Masterwork Upgrades / Tactician's Crown |
35% | Radiant Blue Buff / Warmog's / Dragon's Claw / Jeweled Gauntlet |
25% | Power Snax ×6 / Radiant Gloves ×3 / StarGuardian Player Buff |
1000 Gem Power
God-tier loot begins here:
Odds | Rewards |
34% | Triple Lee Sin / Gold ×30 / Free Reroll ×20 |
33% | Tactician's Shield ×5 / 2-Star Leona, Sett, Jarvan IV / Prismatic Items |
33% | Radiant Lucky Chest ×3 / 3-Star Lulu |
1100 Gem Power
Almost max loot with rare legendary content:
Odds | Rewards |
35% | 2-Star Lucian, Aatrox, Gangplank, Senna, Karma, Jarvan IV, Yone |
35% | Training Dummy, Crystalline Reinforcements, Mighty Mech Buff |
30% | Lesser Champion Duplicators ×5 / Kayle Cashout Player Buff / Gold ×20 |
1200 Gem Power
The absolute best tier, all-out high-value loot:
Odds | Rewards |
60% | Crystal Gambit Emblems ×10 / Tactician's Cape ×3 |
40% | Power Remover / Triple 3-Star 5-Cost Units ×2 |
Crystal Gambit is for players who know how much risk they can take. It might seem cruel initially to lose HP on purpose, but if you hit the right double down, you can change a game upside down in your favor if you can survive long enough to collect your winnings. Think carefully about strategy and HP and remember: it's only worth a double down if you are confident that you won't win by mistake.